Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Harvard University

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Porter Square Hotel offers a garden sanctuary near Harvard University for travelers to relax after sightseeing. The property features a bar, on-site restaurant for convenient dining, and free WiFi. Guests particularly appreciate the staff's helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ¥25,871
¥29,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(125 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
02140, MA, Cambridge, 1924 Massachusetts Avenue

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Soup Shack Porter - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a 24-hour business center at Porter Square Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a computer station
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 65 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0015450491
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel
Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter Square Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Porter Square Hotel?

As of Sep 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porter Square Hotel on Sep 21, 2025 start from ¥25,871, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Porter Square Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 28.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Porter Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Porter Square Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Porter Square Hotel located?

Located in Porter Square, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! Staff were helpful, room was great, super location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Porter Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel -close to lots of places and loved the sitting area in our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience & nice front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the area and the on property dining! Quaint and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hyunsun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is small but cute, clean, and conveniently located for shopping and transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kum

Was close to all the universities plenty of eats along the way
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near subway line. Decent shopping and restaurants close by. Great value for the money. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel and plan to return again and again! It is modern and has just the right number of amenities to make anyone’s stay enjoyable. Staffing felt limited but everyone I met was lovely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was not very large but very nicely appointed. Very pleasant stay and very practical location between Harvard and Tuft.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location-close to shops and restaurants. Staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, quiet and close to restaurants… but would like a refrigerator in room for stays over a night…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a favorite hotel during visits to the Boston area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Cozy and quaint bistro Hotel! Wish I could've stayed longer will definitely book again when I'm in Boston Cambridge area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place beds were small /)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot walkable to Harvard square plenty of dining options around. Room is small but does the job, especially with the comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to attend a workshop at Harvard and this was a perfect stay, convenient to transportation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lihi

Liked: Amenities
Great location, clean, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, across the street from the T. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025